March 29, 2017
Protein is essential for any athlete, particularly those actively training. It builds and repairs muscles, aids in recovery and helps your muscles adapt fully in response to your training. Unlike glucose, which your body can synthesize even if you do not eat carbohydrates, your body cannot manufacture protein from other sources. Without enough protein, your…
Read MoreMarch 8, 2017
For athletes and coaches, the off season is the time to refresh, recharge, and work hard to make the next season even better than the previous one. A big component of that is weight training and fitness. The stamina and strength that was used on the field in the fall needs to be nurtured in…
Read MoreAugust 26, 2016
Any smart coach, trainer or athlete will stress the importance of drinking water while working out. Whether engaging in light exercise or a more strenuous routine, your body runs the risk of experiencing dehydration if you don’t replenish fluids lost from sweat. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you stay hydrated while training and maximize…
Read MoreAugust 12, 2016
Whether you are going back to school or you have kids going back to school, the change in schedule will impact your workouts. Follow these three tips, so you can stay fit during back to school madness. It’s easy as ABC: Attitude, Burst exercises and Calendars! Attitude The first step to a successful back to…
Read MoreAugust 4, 2016
Many athletes are in peak training, pushing themselves to improve their performance in this last stretch of summer. Whether you are gearing up for football season or hitting the soccer field this fall, it’s important to push yourself to the limit without overdoing it. Read the three most important tips during peak training to avoid…
Read MoreAugust 3, 2016
Plyometrics, or “jump training,” exercises are ones in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the ultimate goal being an increase in speed-strength or power. Often called “plyos,” this type of athletic training focuses on learning to move from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid or explosive manner….
Read MoreAugust 2, 2016
Athletes don’t get a summer break. There is no better time for competitors to focus on training for speed than in the off season. Take your summer speed and strength training to the next level with these tips to get fast. Agility training Agility training is critical to your summer workout routine. Not only do…
Read MoreJuly 15, 2016
At Legend Fitness, we don’t just build the best fitness equipment. We also build the best experience to customize equipment before you buy it. Our team generated an impressive way to customize products on the web, loading it up with features that will let you see exactly what you’re designing. What makes our Build-A-Cage configurator…
Read MoreJune 10, 2016
Healthy competition is a key element in every successful environment. Whether in a team setting, exercise program or football competition, the ability to remove cutthroat behavior but instill a competitive spirit is crucial to individual and group growth. Learn how to accentuate positive characteristics of competitiveness so negative competition doesn’t creep in. Start with these…
Read MoreApril 8, 2016
As a strength training coach, it is your responsibility to use summer conditioning to take your athletes to the next level. Have you ever wondered about different ways to do this? We think that one of the easiest and most convenient ways to truly have an impact on your athletes is through the use of…
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